Speaking during the Uganda internet for all forumsat the communication commission, Wim Vanhellepte the chief executive officer MTN said that few Ugandan possess Data capable devices and this subsequently reduce internet usage in Uganda .

“Internet usage rate in Uganda is still very low, this is because many citizens can afford smartphones or daily data. If Ugandan government could revise the taxes levied on them, it could help speed up internet penetration,” Wim said.

He said that concept of internet being expensive can be rectified if many subscribers swam internet usage thus making this business more meaningful and worthy investing.